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(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Malva Houndoom.png|thumb|left|250px|Houndoom in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Malva Mega Houndoom.png|thumb|250px|Mega Houndoom in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Harrison's Houndoom]]=====
{{jo|Harrison}} used a Houndoom during the [[Silver Conference]], where it helped in recovering the flame of Ho-Oh and defeated [[Ash's Snorlax]] in their {{pkmn|battle}}. However, it lost to [[Ash's Bayleef]] and was Harrison's final Pokémon in the semifinals, where it lost to a {{p|Rhyhorn}}. It was often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]].
 
=====Other=====
Houndoom debuted in ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]'', under the ownership of a [[Mareep farmer]], who [[nickname]]d it Doomy. When [[Misty's Togepi]] got separated from {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, it came across Doomy as it was delivering a package. Doomy then took Togepi to its home, where they were reunited with Ash's group.
 
In the beginning of ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', a {{OBP|Pokémon poacher|M04}} used a Houndoom and a {{p|Scyther}} to chase a {{OBP|Celebi|M04}}.
 
In ''[[AG002|A Ruin with a View]]'', {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}s used multiple Houndoom during the takeover of the [[Oldale Town]] [[Pokémon Center]]. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG027|A Three Team Scheme!]]''.
 
In ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]'' and ''[[AG116|Pacifidlog Jam]]'', {{OBP|Joshua|Coordinator}} used a Houndoom in the [[Pacifidlog Town]] {{pkmn|Contest}}.
 
In ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'' and ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', the [[Proprietor]] owns a Houndoom that is his loyal companion.
 
In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', [[Malva]] owns a Houndoom that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. It was one of the ten Mega Evolved Pokémon that [[Alain]] and his {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} had to defeat, and it was eventually defeated after a battle. In ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'', ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]'', and ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]'', it helped fight [[Lysandre]] and later the [[Giant Rock]].
 
In ''[[XY094|From A to Z!]]'', [[Mable]]'s Houndoom pursued [[Z2]] in [[Terminus Cave]], but it was defeated by {{m|Land's Wrath}}.
 
In ''[[XY100|A Festival of Decisions!]]'', the ninja army used a Houndoom during the attack on [[Ninja Village]].
 
In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a Houndoom that can Mega Evolve was under the control of [[Levi]] and [[Cherie]]'s Mega Wave. Houndoom was used to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Clemont's Chespin]], and {{OBP|Volcanion|M19}}. It was later freed from their control when [[Alva]]'s Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.
 
In ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'', {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s used multiple Houndoom to battle {{Steven}} and {{an|Serena}} at [[Lysandre Labs]].
 
In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', a [[Pokémon poacher|Pokémon hunter]]'s Houndoom and another hunter's {{p|Sneasel}} searched for {{OBP|Zeraora|M21}}, but targeted a {{p|Teddiursa}} and {{p|Ditto}} instead. This forced Zeraora and soon {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} and his friends to intervene, eventually leaving Sneasel defeated.
 
In ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]'', the boss of a group of {{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}} used a Houndoom to battle [[Goh]], after the latter's newly caught {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Drowzee}} began causing trouble. After defeating Drowzee, Houndoom battled {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Suicune}}, only to be defeated.
 
====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]'', [[Vitzo]]'s fantasy featured a Houndoom.
 
In ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', two Houndoom were resting in some hot springs.
 
In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Houndoom to the school's underage students for use in lessons.
 
In ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', [[Dr. Yung]] created a {{pkmn2|Mirage}} Houndoom.
 
A Houndoom appeared in a visualization in ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]''.
 
In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', multiple Houndoom were part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by [[Sir Aaron]] in the past. Three of them attacked {{OBP|Lucario|M08}} just before.
 
A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Houndoom appeared in ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Houndoom appeared in a flashback in ''[[AG185|Duels of the Jungle!]]''.
 
In ''[[DP162|Playing the Performance Encore!]]'', a Coordinator's Houndoom was used alongside a {{p|Mightyena}} in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] of the {{to|Daybreak}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.
 
In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', a Houndoom living in [[Pokémon Hills]] participated in the battle against the [[Genesect Army]].
 
A Houndoom that can Mega Evolve into Mega Houndoom appeared in the opening of ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''.
 
In ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]'', two Trainers' Houndoom attended the [[Wela Fire Festival‎]].
 
In a flashback in ''[[SM100|Battling the Beast Within!]]'', the [[Ultra Rangers]]' Houndoom attempted to stop the {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Ultra Ruin Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} that was wreaking havoc at the [[Ultra Ruin]].
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP180|Houndoom|Ash's Pokédex|Houndoom, the Dark Pokémon. The evolved form of {{p|Houndour}}. Houndoom's eerie howl is said to cause those who hear it to shudder in fear.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
 
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Team Rocket Houndoom PG.png|thumb|250px|Houndoom in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A Houndoom appeared in ''[[PG04|The Lake of Rage]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}. Along with {{p|Grimer}}, {{p|Magnemite}}, {{p|Raticate}}, and {{p|Golbat}}, it was defeated by [[Lance's Dragonite]] during [[Lance]] and {{ga|Ethan}}'s infiltration of the [[Team Rocket HQ]].
 
===GOTCHA!===
A Houndoom briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Karen]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Maxie Houndoom Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Houndoom in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Gurkinn student Mega Houndoom Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Mega Houndoom in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
A Houndoom appeared in ''[[SP06|After The Missing Rucksack!!]]''.
 
===Movie adaptations===
A Pokémon hunter owned a Houndoom in ''{{ma|Celebi: a Timeless Encounter}}''.
 
===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
Multiple Houndoom appeared in ''[[P7-10|Breaking Into The Enemy's Lair!]]'', under the ownership of {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s.
 
===Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon===
A Houndoom appeared in [[Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon]].
 
===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
A Houndoom appeared in [[JBA4]], under the ownership of [[Archer]].
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS164|Slick Slowking]]'', multiple Houndoom were used by [[Carl]] to prevent {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Crystal}} from attacking with their {{m|Roar}} attack.
 
[[Maxie]] has five Houndoom in his arsenal, one of which he used to kill [[Norman]] to prevent him from using {{p|Rayquaza}} to interrupt {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}'s fight again. They first appeared in ''[[PS264|It All Ends Now V]]''.
 
In ''[[PS385|Showdown with Houndoom]]'', {{adv|Pearl}} came across a Houndoom that attacked him and [[Rayler]]. It was one of the Pokémon that [[Team Galactic]] had left behind to guard the [[Fuego Ironworks]].
 
[[Darach]] has a Houndoom, which was used in his battle against {{adv|Platinum}} in ''[[PS420|Getting the Drop on Gallade II]]''.
 
A Houndoom appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant.
 
[[Karen]]'s Houndoom was seen in ''[[PS443|Attaway, Aipom!]]'', prior to her [[Elite Four]] colleagues challenging {{adv|Gold}} in the [[Pokéathlon]].
 
[[Archer]]'s Houndoom appeared in a flashback and was used to threaten [[Petrel]] in ''[[PS454|All About Arceus III]]''.
 
[[Team Plasma]] liberated a Houndoom from a Trainer. It was left behind at [[N's Castle]] in ''[[PS524|A Difficult Parting]]''.
 
In ''[[PS550|X-actly What They Wanted]]'', [[Team Flare]] Scientist [[Mable]] owns a Houndoom.
 
A Houndoom capable of [[Mega Evolution]] appeared in ''[[PS595|Magearna Moves]]'', under the ownership of one of [[Gurkinn's students]].
 
A Houndoom belonging to an {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}} first appeared in ''[[PASM24|Play the Melody That Echoes in the Altar]]''.
 
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
A Houndoom appeared in [[GDZ47]], under the ownership of a {{OBP|thief|GDZ47}}.
 
[[Asuka and Maya|Asuka]] is revealed to have a Houndoom, which first appeared in [[GDZ59]].
 
===Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission===
A Houndoom appeared in ''[[PR2|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two]]'' as one of the Pokémon that [[Solana]] captured with her [[Capture Styler]]. It reappeared in ''[[PR4|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four]]'' and was released in ''[[PR5|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five]]''.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Houndoom (TCG)}}
 
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Houndoom appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.


==Game data==
==Game data==
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.}}
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{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]‎}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Houndoom's entire body generates heat when it Mega Evolves. Its fearsome fiery breath turns its opponents to ash.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.}}
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Malva Houndoom.png|thumb|left|250px|Houndoom in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Malva Mega Houndoom.png|thumb|250px|Mega Houndoom in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Harrison's Houndoom]]=====
{{jo|Harrison}} used a Houndoom during the [[Silver Conference]], where it helped in recovering the flame of Ho-Oh and defeated [[Ash's Snorlax]] in their {{pkmn|battle}}. However, it lost to [[Ash's Bayleef]] and was Harrison's final Pokémon in the semifinals, where it lost to a {{p|Rhyhorn}}. It was often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]].
=====Other=====
Houndoom debuted in ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]'', under the ownership of a [[Mareep farmer]], who [[nickname]]d it Doomy. When [[Misty's Togepi]] got separated from {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, it came across Doomy as it was delivering a package. Doomy then took Togepi to its home, where they were reunited with Ash's group.
In the beginning of ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', a {{OBP|Pokémon poacher|M04}} used a Houndoom and a {{p|Scyther}} to chase a {{OBP|Celebi|M04}}.
In ''[[AG002|A Ruin with a View]]'', {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}s used multiple Houndoom during the takeover of the [[Oldale Town]] [[Pokémon Center]]. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG027|A Three Team Scheme!]]''.
In ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]'' and ''[[AG116|Pacifidlog Jam]]'', {{OBP|Joshua|Coordinator}} used a Houndoom in the [[Pacifidlog Town]] {{pkmn|Contest}}.
In ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'' and ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', the [[Proprietor]] owns a Houndoom that is his loyal companion.
In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', [[Malva]] owns a Houndoom that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. It was one of the ten Mega Evolved Pokémon that [[Alain]] and his {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} had to defeat, and it was eventually defeated after a battle. In ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'', ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]'', and ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]'', it helped fight [[Lysandre]] and later the [[Giant Rock]].
In ''[[XY094|From A to Z!]]'', [[Mable]]'s Houndoom pursued [[Z2]] in [[Terminus Cave]], but it was defeated by {{m|Land's Wrath}}.
In ''[[XY100|A Festival of Decisions!]]'', the ninja army used a Houndoom during the attack on [[Ninja Village]].
In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a Houndoom that can Mega Evolve was under the control of [[Levi]] and [[Cherie]]'s Mega Wave. Houndoom was used to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Clemont's Chespin]], and {{OBP|Volcanion|M19}}. It was later freed from their control when [[Alva]]'s Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.
In ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'', {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s used multiple Houndoom to battle {{Steven}} and {{an|Serena}} at [[Lysandre Labs]].
In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', a [[Pokémon poacher|Pokémon hunter]]'s Houndoom and another hunter's {{p|Sneasel}} searched for {{OBP|Zeraora|M21}}, but targeted a {{p|Teddiursa}} and {{p|Ditto}} instead. This forced Zeraora and soon {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} and his friends to intervene, eventually leaving Sneasel defeated.
In ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]'', the boss of a group of {{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}} used a Houndoom to battle [[Goh]], after the latter's newly caught {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Drowzee}} began causing trouble. After defeating Drowzee, Houndoom battled {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Suicune}}, only to be defeated.
====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]'', [[Vitzo]]'s fantasy featured a Houndoom.
In ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', two Houndoom were resting in some hot springs.
In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Houndoom to the school's underage students for use in lessons.
In ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', [[Dr. Yung]] created a {{pkmn2|Mirage}} Houndoom.
A Houndoom appeared in a visualization in ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]''.
In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', multiple Houndoom were part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by [[Sir Aaron]] in the past. Three of them attacked {{OBP|Lucario|M08}} just before.
A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Houndoom appeared in ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]''.
A Trainer's Houndoom appeared in a flashback in ''[[AG185|Duels of the Jungle!]]''.
In ''[[DP162|Playing the Performance Encore!]]'', a Coordinator's Houndoom was used alongside a {{p|Mightyena}} in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] of the {{to|Daybreak}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.
In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', a Houndoom living in [[Pokémon Hills]] participated in the battle against the [[Genesect Army]].
A Houndoom that can Mega Evolve into Mega Houndoom appeared in the opening of ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''.
In ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]'', two Trainers' Houndoom attended the [[Wela Fire Festival]].
In a flashback in ''[[SM100|Battling the Beast Within!]]'', the [[Ultra Rangers]]' Houndoom attempted to stop the {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Ultra Ruin Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} that was wreaking havoc at the [[Ultra Ruin]].
====Pokédex entries====
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===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Team Rocket Houndoom PG.png|thumb|250px|Houndoom in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A Houndoom appeared in ''[[PG04|The Lake of Rage]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}. Along with {{p|Grimer}}, {{p|Magnemite}}, {{p|Raticate}}, and {{p|Golbat}}, it was defeated by [[Lance's Dragonite]] during [[Lance]] and {{ga|Ethan}}'s infiltration of the [[Team Rocket HQ]].


===GOTCHA!===
A Houndoom briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Karen]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Maxie Houndoom Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Houndoom in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Gurkinn student Mega Houndoom Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Mega Houndoom in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
A Houndoom appeared in ''[[SP06|After The Missing Rucksack!!]]''.
===Movie adaptations===
A Pokémon hunter owned a Houndoom in ''{{ma|Celebi: a Timeless Encounter}}''.
===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
Multiple Houndoom appeared in ''[[P7-10|Breaking Into The Enemy's Lair!]]'', under the ownership of {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s.
===Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon===
A Houndoom appeared in [[Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon]].
===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
A Houndoom appeared in [[JBA4]], under the ownership of [[Archer]].
===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS164|Slick Slowking]]'', multiple Houndoom were used by [[Carl]] to prevent {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Crystal}} from attacking with their {{m|Roar}} attack.
[[Maxie]] has five Houndoom in his arsenal, one of which he used to kill [[Norman]] to prevent him from using {{p|Rayquaza}} to interrupt {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}'s fight again. They first appeared in ''[[PS264|It All Ends Now V]]''.
In ''[[PS385|Showdown with Houndoom]]'', {{adv|Pearl}} came across a Houndoom that attacked him and [[Rayler]]. It was one of the Pokémon that [[Team Galactic]] had left behind to guard the [[Fuego Ironworks]].
[[Darach]] has a Houndoom, which was used in his battle against {{adv|Platinum}} in ''[[PS420|Getting the Drop on Gallade II]]''.
A Houndoom appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant.
[[Karen]]'s Houndoom was seen in ''[[PS443|Attaway, Aipom!]]'', prior to her [[Elite Four]] colleagues challenging {{adv|Gold}} in the [[Pokéathlon]].
[[Archer]]'s Houndoom appeared in a flashback and was used to threaten [[Petrel]] in ''[[PS454|All About Arceus III]]''.
[[Team Plasma]] liberated a Houndoom from a Trainer. It was left behind at [[N's Castle]] in ''[[PS524|A Difficult Parting]]''.
In ''[[PS550|X-actly What They Wanted]]'', [[Team Flare]] Scientist [[Mable]] owns a Houndoom.
A Houndoom capable of [[Mega Evolution]] appeared in ''[[PS595|Magearna Moves]]'', under the ownership of one of [[Gurkinn's students]].
A Houndoom belonging to an {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}} first appeared in ''[[PASM24|Play the Melody That Echoes in the Altar]]''.
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
A Houndoom appeared in [[GDZ47]], under the ownership of a {{OBP|thief|GDZ47}}.
[[Asuka and Maya|Asuka]] is revealed to have a Houndoom, which first appeared in [[GDZ59]].
===Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission===
A Houndoom appeared in ''[[PR2|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two]]'' as one of the Pokémon that [[Solana]] captured with her [[Capture Styler]]. It reappeared in ''[[PR4|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four]]'' and was released in ''[[PR5|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five]]''.
==In the TCG==
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==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Houndoom appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.
==Music==
This is a list of music associated with Houndoom in the Pokémon games.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{dark color}}; border: 3px solid #{{fire color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{dark color}}"
! Games
! Location
! Song name
! Composition
! Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| {{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}
| When battling the Houndoom leading a pack of [[Houndour]] in [[Inlet Grotto]]
| Battle in the Cave
| Hiromitsu Maeba
| Hiromitsu Maeba
|-
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{dark color}}" colspan="5" | <small>'''Song names marked with an asterisk are unofficial, as they have not received a soundtrack release.'''</small>
|}
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Houndoom has three different sprites in each [[Generation II]] game. It also shares this same trait in [[Generation IV]] games. This makes it one of the few {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with this distinction.
* Houndoom has three different sprites in each [[Generation II]] game. It also shares this same trait in [[Generation IV]] games. This makes it one of the few {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with this distinction.
* Houndoom is the only non-Legendary or Mythical Pokémon in the mainline games to have a unique battle track associated with it that is shared with no other encounter.


===Origin===
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